Features archive
Werewolves (and Witches and Elephant Men) of London: British Gothic Cinema at TIFF
October 22, 2015
Just in time for Halloween, Adam Nayman writes about TIFF’s “Gothic: The Dark Heart of Film” series.
Ice is Nice: 2015 Reykjavik International Film Festival
October 14, 2015
Jason Gorber reports from the 2015 Reykjavik International Film Festival.
The President Makes A Movie: An Interview With Brian D. Johnson
September 9, 2015
Norm Wilner interviews Brian D. Johnson, TFCA President, on Johnson’s debut documentary Al Purdy Was Here.
Auteurs de Force: Sam Peckinpah and Michael Cimino at Locarno 68
August 17, 2015
Locarno 68’s retrospectives on Sam Peckinpah and Michael Cimino has Adam Nayman looking back.
Fantasia 2015: Like Summer Camp, But For Cinephiles
August 13, 2015
Back from Montreal, Jason Gorber chats about the highlights at this year’s Fantasia Fest.
Locarno 68: The Kids Are Alright
August 12, 2015
Adam Nayman reflects on being a Critics’ Academy mentor at the 68th Locarno Film Festival.
MDFF Presents: Programming the Unprogrammed
July 2, 2015
Adam Nayman spoke with the curators of MDFF Presents, a monthly programme that highlights some great films previously undistributed in Toronto.
The Conversation of Cinema: Champions and Critics
June 11, 2015
As Jason Gorber writes, critics may not be awarding any Palme d’Ors, but they can champion a film until it reaches a similar status.
Festival Diary: the 68th Cannes Film Festival
May 23, 2015
Jake Howell writes from the 68th Cannes Film Festival, where critical reactions have been all over the place.
Jury Road: Joel and Ethan Coen
May 14, 2015
Adam Nayman writes on one of cinema’s most curious responsibilities: presiding over a Cannes jury.